What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 40h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 44m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Yenikapi via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Est, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Caen to Istanbul?

The distance between Caen and Istanbul is 2519 km. The road distance is 2923.3 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 30m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Caen to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Istanbul train from?

Caen to Istanbul train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Caen. It is currently 9:41 PM in Caen and 11:41 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Caen to Istanbul train arrive?

Caen to Istanbul train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Istanbul is 2923 km. It takes approximately 26h 55m to drive from Caen to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4526+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Caen to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Caen to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul (IST)CDG - IST
8h 44m
₺7,570–18,373
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CDG - SAW
9h 37m
₺5,983–15,894
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
40h 30m
₺6,712–8,989
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Caen to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
47h 42m
₺25,461–117,366
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d
₺16,736–31,956
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ORY - SAW
9h 30m
₺6,925–19,410
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Istanbul (IST)ORY - IST
8h 58m
₺7,112–24,889
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Istanbul (IST)CFR - IST
8h 46m
₺13,166–44,566
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CFR - SAW
8h 59m
₺7,579–27,087
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
46h 16m
₺6,812–9,889
Train, night train via Videle
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali
2d 2h
₺15,707–30,941
Drive 2,923.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to Istanbul2,923.3 km
26h 55m
₺22,150–31,995

Caen to Istanbul by train, subway, foot, and bus

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40h 30mAverage Duration

₺6,712Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,519.3 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

Volotea, Turkish Airlines, and Air France fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Istanbul (IST) once daily.

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